This expedition is a journey of exploration to waters where no other lodge has operated up to now. The journey require hours travelling along the Southern Highway, Ruta 7 or Austral Road

SALVELINUS will be fishing in some of the most secluded waters of Patagonia´s last frontier, an area considered to be a jewel in nature´s crown. The fishing locations are situated on either side of the border between Chile and Argentina.

Members of the expedition should bear in mind that:

It is a 14 hour drive to the nearest airport and then 4 hours on horseback.

The climate is fickle and very rainy.

This is an expedition for the really adventure minded, for those who are prepared to sacrifice comfort and fishing time for the opportunity to live the dream of adventure fishing in one of the last untouched corners of the planet.

Species: Brown trout, rainbow trout and possibilities of king salmonWhen: End of October - AprilBest time: December – First days of March

Trip lasts: 14 days / 12 nightsFishing days: 7 complete fishing days

Wading and fishing from boats are alternatives to bank fishing. They both share a common denominator; the waters have hardly ever been fished so strikes are aggressive and fish take flies eagerly.

The expedition will fish five rivers of different size and structure.

Big rivers with very deep big pools

Rivers with pebble strewn beds alternating white water with small pools

Stillwaters

Spring creeks where fishing is a real challenge

The expedition will prospect different lakes and ponds featuring different fishing scenarios: drop – offs, banks with sight fishing and points of land.

SALVELINUS is a pioneer company here and has chosen this area of adventure because of:

Pristine locations

Real natural surroundings

Superb dry fly fishing

The average weight of the trout caught ranges from 2 to 4 pounds but it is not uncommon to catch specimens from 6 to 8 pounds.

The best fly? Well, large attractors are the most successful on these waters.

Scouting new waters

Some of the waters that will be scouted will possibly be fished for the first time ever. Although SALVELINUS has prospected the region quite a few times there are still many waters left to explore.

SALVELINUS is now seeking out more remote locations and so it is time to seek out new waters by boat or on horseback. This enables SALVELINUS to reach those possible fishing locations, which are difficult to access with conventional means of transport

The first stop is a great lodge – large rooms and excellent cuisine. However, the stay is short and soon the expedition will be away because the lodge is halfway to our destination

The rest of the journey will feature:

Staying in cabins with:

Double rooms

Bathroom

Small lounge

Hot water

Base camp with:

Igloo tents with small individual rooms

Thermal mattresses

Upon arrival at Balmaceda airport, Coyhaique the expedition boards a 4x4 and sets off down the Austral Highway for several hours before crossing the border between Argentina and Chile.

Take part in an authentic expedition to discover the most remote areas of Patagonia

The journey continues until the expedition arrives at a lodge. There is some interesting fishing to be had in nearby waters. Then on to Patagonia´s last frontier!

After another six hours behind the wheel a ferry takes the expedition to a tiny settlement – so small it doesn´t even have a name! The expedition will be based there for several days during the daylight hours accessing waters by boat and on foot. The locations are mostly stillwaters , spring creeks and a small mountain stream with a population of good sized brown trout. Accommodation in cabins.

This is intensive fishing where few other rods have ever been before. Then to “Lago Escondido” or Hidden Lake. This is a very large expanse of water, which is home to a healthy population of rainbow trout.

The lake is fished from boats, which have been transported in on horseback under the expert supervision of the local gauchos who accompany the SALVELINUS expedition.

This expedition is limited to the summer months so as to try and avoid the worst weather. However, the weather in this area is difficult to forecast with any certainty.

​Day 1

Night: Departure from your main international Airport
International flight to Santiago de Chile